Up early on Mother’s Day

May 11, 2008 – 1:49 pm

Las Mananitas by Angela Grant

It’s hard work serenading women with Las Mananitas, the traditional song to wish a happy Mother’s Day. The musicians of Monique y su Mariachi America have slept only a few hours since Saturday morning.

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High-flying enthusiasm

May 8, 2008 – 1:45 pm

Rocket launch by Angela Grant

Five middle school students from the Krueger School of Applied Technologies practiced launching rockets on May 8 in preparation for the Team America Rocketry Challenge national finals being held in Washington, D.C. on May 17.

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Bowl mania

May 4, 2008 – 1:43 pm

Empty bowls by Angela Grant

Hundreds of people lined up to help San Antonio’s homeless population by buying hand-crafted bowls at Empty Bowls 2008, an event organized by the San Antonio Potters Guild that benefits homeless shelter SAMMinistries.

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San Antonians’ prayers

May 1, 2008 – 4:36 pm

Day of Prayer by Angela Grant

Celebrating the National Day of Prayer at City Hall on May 1, people of San Antonio prayed about the nation’s financial crisis, the leadership of the country, and bringing others to God.

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Woman of faith

April 28, 2008 – 4:31 pm

Barrios funeral video by Angela Grant picture by Kevin Geil

Viola B. Barrios, founder of Los Barrios Mexican Restaurant, was laid to rest Monday April 28. She was slain in a  home invasion on April 24. People remember her as a woman of faith who helped those in need.

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Flower making magic

April 25, 2008 – 4:29 pm

Fiesta flower maker by Angela Grant

Seven ladies, eight weeks, 10,000 flowers: All for ONE Battle of Flowers Parade. The major Fiesta event simply couldn’t go on without the flower makers of Fiesta Floral.

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Band stand for Fiesta

April 25, 2008 – 4:26 pm

Fiesta band stand by Angela Grant

The Somerset High School Band performed at the Battle of Flowers Band Festival and wanted to prove it’s worth after winning a couple UIL contests recently.

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Flamboyant for Fiesta

April 21, 2008 – 4:23 pm

Fiesta hat contest by Angela Grant

Michele Moad-Hageman went on a quest to create a truly flamboyant hat for the Fiesta Hat Contest hosted by the Woman’s Club of San Antonio.

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Spirituality vs. Education

April 20, 2008 – 6:46 pm

Jonathan Piedra’s path to a college degree by Angela Grant

Jonathan Piedra is a freshman majoring in architecture at San Antonio College. But his first priority is to keep up his spiritual duties as a Jehovah’s Witness, while also laboring for good grades. This video complemented a print story by Melissa Ludwig/Express-News.

It’s part of an on-going series about the likelihood that people of different backgrounds will earn a college degree. I created a splash page to house all of the elements of the series.

College degree splash page by Angela Grant

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Old fashioned fun

April 20, 2008 – 4:19 pm

Sticky Wickets by Angela Grant

People had old-fashioned fun Sunday at the Sticky Wickets Croquet Tournament. The proceeds benefit the programs of the Blessed Sacrament Academy.

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